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New CAG Report Uncovers Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Public Sector Training Globally

November 2022
The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) officially publishes the findings of the Global Survey on Public Sector Training today. This new study investigates the challenges facing national government training institutes (NGTIs) around the world. It asks how their leaders are innovating with their curriculum and pedagogy to equip public servants with the capabilities needed to address the urgent policy challenges in a post-COVID world.

CAG Delivers Training Programme to Develop Public Sector Leadership Capabilities in Vietnam

November 2022
Over 20 senior Vietnamese public sector leaders successfully completed the second segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL), which was held in Hanoi from 7 -11 November 2022. Jointly designed and delivered by the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam, MENGPEL seeks to develop public sector capabilities, which is a foundation for strong nations.

CAG Delivers Training Programme for Senior Vietnamese Leaders to Enhance Public Sector Capabilities

October 2022
The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) collaborated with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam to co-design and co-deliver the first segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL). Vice Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Vu Chien Tang, was present at the opening ceremony to launch the programme.

CIG Calls on President of Malawi HE Dr Lazarus Chakwera to Discuss Civil Service Reform

October 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) called on the President of Malawi, His Excellency Dr Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace, State House. The courtesy call concluded CIG's working visit to discuss areas of collaboration with the Government of Malawi.

CIG Trains Kenya's Young Public Service Leaders in Ethical Leadership

October 2022
The fellows returned to Nairobi for segment 4 of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship Programme (PSELF), which was co-designed with CIG. Commencing on 26 September 2022, segment 4 of the programme focused on the theme of public service leadership and ethics.

AAPAM and CIG Sign MOU to Collaborate on Capability Development in Africa

September 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 14 September 2022.

Building a Partnership to Support Anti-Corruption and Civil Service Reform Initiatives in Malawi

July 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance’s (CIG) Board Member Mr Tim Hanstad met with the President of Malawi, His Excellency Dr Lazarus Chakwera. They discussed how CIG and the Chandler Foundation can support the Government of Malawi's anti-corruption and civil service reform agendas. Mr Hanstad is also the CEO of the Chandler Foundation.

Launch of Global Survey on Public Sector Training

July 2022
The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) officially launches a Global Survey on Public Sector Training today. The leadership of National Government Training Institutes (NGTIs), are invited to share their important perspectives on curriculum, pedagogy and the future of how to train public sector leaders.

CIG & RMI Sign MOU to Establish Partnership in Capability Development

July 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the Rwanda Management Institute (RMI) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 8 July 2022, thus establishing a partnership between two organisations that share a similar mandate to support public sector capability development to strengthen national governance.

CIG Delivers Training on Effective Policy Design and Implementation in Kenya

July 2022
The CIG delegation led by Mr Wu Wei Neng, Executive Director, CIG and Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean, CAG has successfully delivered training as part of segment three of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) programme, held from 4-8 July 2022 at the Methodist Resort and Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.

CIG & Rwanda Cooperation Sign MOU to Enhance Public Sector Capability in Rwanda and Internationally

July 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the Rwanda Cooperation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 7 July 2022, formalising the partnership between both organisations to support public sector capabilities development. CIG will work closely with Rwanda Cooperation to co-design and co-deliver training programmes for public sector officers in Rwanda and internationally, and promote knowledge sharing through South-South and triangular cooperation.

CIG Reaffirms Partnership with Vietnam’s MOHA, NAPA and HUHA

June 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has concluded its working visit to Vietnam from 14 – 16 June 2022. The delegation was led by Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and Deputy Executive Director of CIG.

CIG Engages in Hague World Justice Forum Discussions to Improve the Rule of Law and Good Governance

June 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) attended the World Justice Forum this week.

CIG Trains Kenyan Public Sector Leaders on Citizen-Centricity

May 2022
Following the inauguration in March 2022, the 51 fellows from the inaugural cohort of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) programme were welcomed back at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) for the second residential segment of the programme, which was held from 9-13 May 2022.

CAG and India’s MGSIPA Conduct Workshops on Leadership, Purpose and Motivation

May 2022
The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) collaborated with the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) in Punjab, India to design and deliver the second run of the Foundational Leadership Programme for Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers from 16 to 18 May 2022.

Finland Keeps Top Spot in Global Index of Good Government

April 2022
The second edition of the Chandler Good Government Index (the “CGGI”, or the “Index”) launched today in Singapore. Designed by the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), the Index is the world’s most comprehensive index of effective national government. It shows the importance of investing in enhancing the capabilities of public servants and the structures they operate within, to achieve a better and more sustainable future. This year’s edition builds on the success of the inaugural Index launched in 2021 and comes at a critical time as governments around the world look to recover from the pandemic.

CIG Conducts Inaugural Working Discussions with the Government of Rwanda

April 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has concluded its inaugural working visit to Rwanda from 19 to 22 April 2022, led by Executive Director Wu Wei Neng.

CIG Co-organises Expert Session on Investment and Export Promotion with Zambia Development Agency

April 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance co-organised and delivered a 2-day expert sharing session on enhancing investment promotion and the ease of doing business with the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) on the 12 and 13 April 2022.

CIG Supports Kenyan Government to Design and Deliver Newly Inaugurated Fellowship Programme

March 2022
51 young public servants were inaugurated as the first cohort of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) Programme in a ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya. A delegation from the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) attended the ceremony, which was presided over by the former President of Liberia, H.E Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; and the Kenyan Head of Public Service, Dr. Joseph Kinyua.

Zambia's NHIMA & CIG Sign MOU to Deepen Partnership in Capability Development

March 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), thus formalising a partnership that began back in 2019.

CIG, LAD and MGSIPA Continue Collaboration on Training Indian Public Leaders in Critical Thinking

February 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) collaborated with the Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) and Punjab's (India) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) to design and deliver the second round of the Developing Confident and Critical Thinkers through Case Study Writing programme from 13 December 2021 to 9 February 2022.

Temasek Polytechnic Singapore & CIG Sign MOU to Collaborate on Capability Development Projects

January 2022
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore (TP) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 26 January 2022, establishing a partnership between two organisations that share a commitment to lifelong learning and capability development.

CIG and Vietnam’s NAPA Conduct Workshop on the Importance of Benchmarking Government Performance

November 2021
The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) gathered public sector officials and leaders, government practitioners, and academics for a workshop on The Chandler Good Government Index from Singapore and Application to National Governance in Vietnam on 30 November 2021. The workshop was held in-person at the NAPA campus in Hanoi. Attendees from other cities in Vietnam and around the world joined via video conference.

Chandler Academy of Governance conducts Public Sector Finance Programme for MINDEF, Singapore

November 2021
The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) conducted the Public Sector Finance Management Programme for the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) from 28 to 29 September 2021. The programme was attended by 14 officers from MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces.

CIG, Kenya's Public Service Commission, EPL and ELF Launch Kenya Public Service Fellowship Programme

November 2021
CIG, Kenya's Public Service Commission, Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) and Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF) launch the Kenya Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship Programme that will support the development of 50 future government leaders annually, focusing on public-sector specific leadership development, ethics cultivation and citizen-centred government delivery. The Fellowship will include year-round responsive training, hands-on mentorship, community service engagement and continuous career development support, including networking opportunities among pan-African alumni.

Three Steps to Selecting Great Trainers for the Public Sector

August 2021
Training is a critical part of every organisation’s staff development ecosystem. Good training can motivate and inspire employees, build culture and esprit de corps, impart essential workplace skills and knowledge, and give people a safe space to reflect, share views and build competency. Governments worldwide spend billions of dollars collectively on public sector training. How can governments choose the best trainers to conduct courses and workshops for public servants?

CIG and Zambia’s NHIMA Conduct Workshop on Performance Management and Leadership

August 2021
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has collaborated with Zambia's National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) to design and deliver a set of Performance Management and Leadership Workshops for Senior Leaders and Managers between 28 July 2021 and 6 August 2021.

BIGD and CIG Sign MOU to Enhance Public Service Delivery in Bangladesh and Beyond

July 2021
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and Bangladesh’s BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 6 July 2021. The MOU establishes a partnership between both organisations to drive collaboration in designing innovative capacity building initiatives, the delivery of capacity building initiatives, the joint development of knowledge products, and communities of practice for public officers in Asia.

Finland Takes Top Spot in 2021 Chandler Good Government Index

April 2021
The first Chandler Good Government Index (The “CGGI”, or the “Index”) launched today in Singapore. It is the world’s most comprehensive index of effective national government. It has been designed, by the Chandler Institute of Governance, to show the importance of investing time and energy into enhancing the skills of public servants and the structures they operate within in order to deliver a better, more sustainable future.

The Chandler Good Government Index 2021 Virtual Launch Event

April 2021

We invite you to attend the inaugural launch of the Chandler Good Government Index on 26 April 2021 at 9:30am UTC/GMT. The Chandler Good Government Index is an annual index that measures the effectiveness of governments in 104 countries across the world.


CIG Conducts Leadership Programme for Public Officials in Punjab, India

February 2021
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) collaborated with Punjab’s (India) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) to design and deliver the Foundational Leadership Programme for Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers from 2 to 6 February 2021.

CIG and Punjab’s (India) PSIEC Collaborate to Enhance Industrial Park Planning and Management

February 2021
CIG is collaborating with the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC) in India to design and deliver the Planning, Developing, and Managing Successful Industrial Parks Programme from 2 February to 3 March 2021. The virtual programme supports the enhancement of industrial park planning, development, management strategies, and improves the ease of doing business and job creation in the State of Punjab.

CIG and Vietnam’s NAPA Conduct Workshop on Working Effectively in an International Environment

December 2020
Vietnam's National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) gathered public sector officials, government practitioners, and academics for a workshop on Building Competency for Working in the International Environment on 17 December 2020.

CIG and India's Invest Punjab Develop Programme to Enhance Investment Promotion Capabilities

November–December 2020
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is collaborating with India's Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion (Invest Punjab) to design and deliver the Investment Promotion Skills Development Programme from 18 November to 22 December 2020.

CIG, LAD and MGSIPA Train Indian Public Leaders in Critical and Analytical Thinking

November 2020
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is collaborating with the Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) and Punjab's (India) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) to design and deliver the Developing Confident and Critical Thinkers through Case Study Writing and Teaching programme from 16 to 27 November 2020.

CIG Appoints New Member to its Advisory Council

August 2020
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has appointed Mr Arvind Uppal, Chairman of Whirlpool India, as member of its Advisory Council on 13 August 2020.

CIG and India's Invest Punjab Sign Collaboration Agreement to Promote Investment

May 2020
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and Pubjab's (India) Department of Investment Promotion through the Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion (Invest Punjab) have been working closely since 27 February 2020, to enhance investment promotion and management strategies to drive investments into the State of Punjab. A Collaboration Agreement was signed on 22 May 2020 between CIG and Invest Punjab.

CIG Appoints New Chairman and Board Member

March 2020
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has appointed Mr Lee Kok Fatt as Chairman of its Board of Directors, and Dr Gyanendra Badgaiyan as a member of its Board of Directors. Both appointments will take effect on 1 March 2020

CIG and Punjab’s (India) MGSIPA Sign Agreement to Train Punjab Civil Service Leaders and Officers

March 2020
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) will work closely with Punjab’s (India) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) to enhance Punjab’s government training and leadership development systems.